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EU AND REGULATION - JOIN THE PLSA POLICY TEAM ON THE PLSA STAND TO ANSWER ANY OF YOUR QUESTIONS

12:45 - 13:00

LEARNING HUB IN THE EXHIBITION HALL: DASHBOARD DEMO

By enabling people to see their state, workplace and personal pensions all on one screen, the Pensions Dashboard is set to be the biggest innovation in our industry since the launch of auto-enrolment. See a live demonstration of how it works. Matthew Burrell, Senior Policy Adviser: DC, PLSA

LEARNING HUB IN THE EXHIBITION HALL: FACE TO FACE WITH PROFESSOR LYNDA GRATTON

14:50 - 15:10

dC - JOIN THE PLSA POLICY TEAM ON THE PLSA STAND TO ANSWER ANY OF YOUR QUESTIONS

Plenary 4
15:25 - 15:55

CONFERENCE CHALLENGE - THE SEQUEL

The PLSA has been catching up with the participants from last year's Conference Challenge to find out what they have done in the last 12 months to improve their saving. See the results - and hear what the PLSA has been doing to help them.Graham Vidler, Director of External Affairs, PLSAGregg McClymont, Head of Retirement, Aberdeen Standard InvestmentsSteve Webb, Director of Policy and External Communications, Royal London

Followed by presentation of the PQM Distinction award for Communications. The award recognises the best of the PQM accredited schemes that are leading the industry in how they communicate and engage with members.

PLENARY 515:55 - 16:40

THE FUTURE OF AUTO-ENROLMENT: WHAT AND HOW

The Government's three independent advisers on the auto-enrolment review share their assessments of the challenges ahead and set out their thoughts on how to meet them.Chris Curry, Director, Pensions Policy InstituteJamie Jenkins, Head of Pensions Strategy, Standard LifeRuston Smith, Chair, Tesco Pension TrusteesChaired by: Troy Clutterbuck, Interim Chief Executive, NOW: Pensions

Thursday 19 October

PLSA MORNING 5K RUN SPONSORED BY PTL - ALL ABILITIES WELCOME

Refreshments will be served following the run.
Open to everyone that has registered for the conference. Pre-registration is essential (to book please click here)

07:45

Registration opens

08:00 - 08:45

FUND MEMBER BREAKFAST – BREAKFAST WITH ADDED ‘SUPER’

Engaging hard-to-reach members, robo-advice, diversity - the leaders of Australia’s ‘Super’ funds have plenty of lessons to share on how they tackled challenges that the UK is now facing. Come and meet them.

Open to fund members only. Pre-registration is essential (to book please click here)

08:45

Exhibition opens

Plenary 6
09:00 - 09:45

hitting the target: delivering better retirement outcomes

What really needs to change over the next decade so more people get a better income in retirement? Have your say on the options identified by a PLSA steering group.Richard Butcher, Chair, PLSA Steering GroupMartin Fahy, Chief Executive, Association of Superannuation Funds of AustraliaPatrick Heath-Lay, Chief Executive, The People’s PensionTim Sharp, Policy Officer, TUC
Chaired by: Carol Young, Vice-Chair, PLSA DC Council

Stream Session 1
09:55 - 10:45

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THE STEWARDSHIP PREMIUM

Stewardship is becoming integral to long-term investment practices. Pension funds need to engage with the companies they invest in, either directly or through an asset manager, to maximise the value of their investments. How can influence over the strategy, culture and sustainability of investee companies be exerted to achieve better outcomes for scheme members?Catherine Howarth, CEO, Share ActionLeon Kamhi, Head of Responsibility, Hermes Investment ManagementMichael Marshall, Responsible Investment Officer, West Midlands Pension Fund
Chaired by: Luke Hildyard, Policy Lead for Stewardship and Corporate Governance, PLSA

DC STREAM

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SOLVING THE RETIREMENT CHALLENGE TOGETHER

How can the savings industry collectively rise to the challenge of freedom and choice and help consumers make the most of the new flexibilities? A panel of experts will discuss how high quality, value for money solutions, whether institutional or retail, can be delivered to customers.Nico Aspinall, CIO, B&CEPhil Blows, Account Manager, Wealth WizardsLaura Myers, Partner, Head of DC Investment, LCP
Chaired by: Daniel Leuty, UK Head of Strategic DC Clients, Institutional Sales, State Street Global Advisors

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GETTING ENGAGED

Hear the latest research showing how much (or how little) employees engage with their savings, the difference financial education can make and the challenges to be tackled in the future.Jeanette Makings, Head of Financial Education, Close BrothersSimon Williams, Senior Financial Planner, Close Brothers
Chaired by: Simon Lee, Head of M&S Pension Trust and Chief Investment Officer, Marks and Spencer

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PENSIONS BEYOND THE HORIZON

Even with pension savings set to exceed £1 trillion by 2030, many individual members are still set for inadequate retirement incomes. We will look at how UK schemes will need to adapt over the next 5 years to deliver new investment, engagement and governance solutions for their members – learning from what has already worked well (or not so well) elsewhere in the world, as well as looking at the key developments expected here in the UK.Skip McMullan, Chair, Bank of America Merrill Lynch Pension SchemeSophia Singleton, Partner and Head of DC Consulting, Aon
Chaired by: Tim Gosling, Policy Lead, DC, PLSA

10:45 - 11:30

Refreshment break in the exhibition hall

10:55 - 11:15

dc - JOIN THE PLSA POLICY TEAM ON THE PLSA STAND TO ANSWER ANY OF YOUR QUESTIONS

Cost transparency will be soon be taken to new levels. Does this mean more vague and misleading messages or can we learn from our Dutch allies and gain ground? Join us in the fight for clearer information on pension costs. Briefing will commence at 11:05 sharp. Johan Cras, Managing Director, Kempen

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"GAPS" - THE GENDER AND PENSIONS SAVINGS SHORTFALL

In partnership with The People's Pension State Street Global Advisors has undertaken research to improve retirement for women. The research demonstrates the engagement power of targeted communications and points to improvements in DC investment outcomes.Nigel Aston, Global Head of Defined Contribution Proposition & Strategy, State Street Global AdvisorsDarren Philp, Director of Policy and Market Engagement, The People’s PensionLauren Potts, Policy and Insight Specialist, The Pensions Advisory Service
Chaired by: Lesley Williams, Chair, PLSA

LIFETIME SAVINGS STREAM

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LISA, FRIEND OR FOE

Is there a case for the lifetime ISA in the workplace or is it not relevant to employee needs?Iona Bain, Founder, Young Money Blog and Author of Spare ChangeSarah Luheshi, Deputy Director, PPI
Chaired by: Jonathan Stapleton, Editor-in-Chief, Professional Pensions

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FUTURE FIDUCIARY MANAGEMENT AND WHAT IT MEANS FOR THE PENSIONS LANDSCAPE

Fiduciary management has evolved hugely since it was first launched in the UK over a decade ago. What next for this increasingly diverse investment and governance solution and what impact will it have on the DB and DC UK pensions landscape?Sion Cole, Senior Partner & Head of European Distribution - Delegated Consulting Services, Aon Paul Wilson, Director, HR Trustees
Chaired by: Nicola Mark, PLSA DB Council

Plenary 7
12:15 - 13:00

Next Steps for DB

Following two Select Committee inquiries, a spring Green Paper and with a White Paper on its way, what will the future hold for DB schemes, and what should their priorities be?Charlotte Clark, Director, Private Pensions and Stewardship, DWPChris Hogg, Chief Executive, Royal Mail Pensions TrusteesLesley Titcomb, Chief Executive, The Pensions Regulator
Chaired by: Frank Johnson, Chair, PLSA DB Council

13:00 - 14:15

Lunch in the exhibition hall

13:15 - 13:35

INVESTMENT AND GOVERNANCE - JOIN THE PLSA POLICY TEAM ON THE PLSA STAND TO ANSWER ANY OF YOUR QUESTIONS

13:45 - 14:00

LEARNING HUB IN THE EXHIBITION HALL: OPEN FORUM: YOUR PLSA

Got a suggestion for improving the PLSA? Think we could do more for your kind of scheme? Curious about how we reached that policy position? Have your say – and help the PLSA help you.Richard Butcher, Incoming Chair, PLSA, Julian Mund, Chief Executive, PLSA, Lesley Williams, Chair, PLSA

Stream Session 3
14:15 - 15:05

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what role does the scheme actuary play in driving your long-term strategy?

As schemes look to improve their funding positions, remove risks and implement longer term journey plans, the need to become more strategic is paramount. The role of the Scheme Actuary is evolving from one that is predominantly compliance-based to one that is also more strategic. We present a live case study highlighting how the right Scheme Actuary can play a vital part in achieving your scheme’s goals.

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VALUE FOR MONEY AND DEFAULT FUNDS

Judging value for money is more of an art than a science. Should it remain an art or should it acquire more of a scientific edge.Andy Cheseldine, Client Director, Capital CranfieldPaul Todd, Director, Investment Development & Delivery, NEST Corporation
Chaired by: Carol Young, Vice Chair, PLSA DC Council

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three VISIONS OF PENSIONS REGULATION

What might pensions regulation look like in five years time and what should schemes do about it now?Fiona Frobisher, Head of Policy, The Pensions RegulatorRoger Mattingly, Managing Director, Pan TrusteesWill Sandbrook, Strategy Director, NEST
Chaired by: Nigel Peaple, Deputy Director DC, Lifetime Savings and Research

Stream Session 4
15:15 - 15:50

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end game for db pensions: settlement vs run-off

Managers of maturing pension schemes have two main choices when it comes to meeting their liabilities over the long term. Either they enter into a transaction to secure the liabilities with an insurer, or they hold a portfolio of income generating assets similar to those an annuity provider might hold to fund the benefits to be paid as they fall due. We debate the pros and cons of each of these options.Ian Aley, Head of Transactions, Willis Towers WatsonLok Ma, Head of Solutions, Willis Towers Watson
Chaired by: Sandra Wolf, Editor, Pensions Expert

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THE PENSIONS DASHBOARD

What will the dashboard mean for DC schemes and how can DC schemes best prepare?Adrian Boulding, Director of Policy, NOW: PensionsCarolyn Jones, Head of Pensions Product, Fidelity InternationalMark Rowlands, Director of Customer Engagement, NEST
Chaired by: Nigel Peaple, Deputy Director DC, Lifetime Savings and Research

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MONEY IN THE WORKPLACE

Is a workplace ISA right for your employees and what are the practical challenges and benefits of offering one?Tom McPhail, Head of Retirement Policy, Hargreaves LansdownDebi O'Donovan, Director, Reward and Employee Benefits Association
Chaired by: Dermot Courtier, PLSA DC Council

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YOUR TOP FIVE TIPS ON CYBER SECURITY

Worried about cyber threats to your scheme? Or worried that you don't know what cyber threats are - never mind what to do about them? This session is for you.Ian Bell, Head of Pensions, RSM
Chaired by: John Dembitz, PLSA Board

15:50 - 16:35

Refreshment break in the exhibition hall

16:00 - 16:15

LEARNING HUB IN THE EXHIBITION HALL: A STANDARD SMPI ON A SINGLE PIECE OF PAPER

We send millions of SMPIs to members every year. Everyone does their own thing - different terminology, different numbers calculated in different ways. This leaves members confused and makes it impossible to compare. We’ve developed a simple model. We’d like to know what you think of it.Mark Scantlebury and Rhys Williams, Quietroom

16:00 - 16:20

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Plenary 8
16:35 - 17:10

PENSIONS AND SAVING IN THE GIG ECONOMY AND BEYOND

How is digital technology disrupting the world of work? What does it mean for workers and businesses? And what does workplace-based saving look like when the workplace is in the cloud?Matthew Taylor, Head, Independent Review of Employment Practices in the Modern Economy
Chaired by: Graham Vidler, Director of External Affairs, PLSA

Plenary 9
17:10 - 17:45

THE GOVERNMENT’S AGENDA

The new Minister sets out his priorities. Guy Opperman MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Pensions and Financial Inclusion
Chaired by: Graham Vidler, Director of External Affairs, PLSA

17:45 - 19:30

Drinks reception in the exhibition hall

Join the PLSA and exhibitors for drinks, food and a few surprises!

19:30

Exhibition and registration closes

Friday 20 October

08:15

Registration opens

08:30 - 09:00

PLSA AGM

09:00

Exhibition opens

Plenary 10
09:15 - 10:00

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND THE FUTURE OF MANKIND

Are we set for a future of superhuman machine intelligence? And will we be able to control it before it controls us?Professor Nick Bostrom, Director of the Future of Humanity Institute & Director of the Strategic Artificial Intelligence Research Centre, Oxford UniversityChaired by: Graham Vidler, Director of External Affairs, PLSA

Plenary 11
10:00 - 10:25

PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE

Our new Chair sets out his plans for an association built on the strength and engagement of its 1,300 members.Richard Butcher, In-coming Chair, PLSAChaired by:Lesley Williams, Chair, PLSA

10:25 - 11:10

Refreshment break in the exhibition hall

10:35 - 10:50

LEARNING HUB IN THE EXHIBITION HALL: FACE TO FACE WITH NICK BOSTROM

10:35 - 10:55

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Plenary 12
11:10 - 12:00

DASHBOARDS AND BEYOND: A FINTECH AND ENGAGEMENT SHOWCASE

Can we turn retirement saving from a process into an experience? This highly visual session shows what saving might look and feel like in the future.Neil Bage, Founder, Be-IQMarc Hommel, Head of UK, WobiMichael Lightfoot, Director of Platform Solutions, Aquila HeywoodChaired by: Emma Douglas, PLSA DC Council

Plenary 13
12:00 - 12:45

THE NEW WORLD DISORDER

On a crucial day in the Brexit negotiations one of the most experienced observers of UK and international affairs sets out his guide to decoding the future of politics, business and economics.Matt Frei, JournalistChaired by: Richard Butcher, In-coming Chair, PLSA

12:45 - 14:00

Lunch in the exhibition hall

14:00

Close of conference and exhibition

Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association reserves the right to amend the programme.This conference qualifies for up to 7 hours CPD under the PMI CPD Scheme and may qualify for CPD hours under the schemes of other professional bodies.